showcase france issue 627

Nov 2016

Welcome to Showcase France, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of the top photographers, photo and film production companies, location scouts, post production companies, equipment rent for photo and film production and rental studios working out of France.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production can be found in our Paris Photo and Film directories.

Cinq Etoiles is a Paris-based creative production company providing a complete 360° range of services for photography and film production, as well as digital content. Services include art buying, talent sourcing, casting, location scouting, set design, glam teams, equipment and skilled technical crew management, all combined with smooth logistics.

A large-scale network and extensive experience acquired over a number of years has given Cinq Etoiles a refined understanding of the industry. This knowledge allows the company to fully commit to each of its clients’ projects, whatever the scope of their needs and budget, and to reach their creative goals. Locations that make the difference, technical skills and a sharp eye for detail make Cinq Etoiles the perfect partner for all types of project.

Chinese sister company 5e Productions Shanghai offers the same level of expertise across Asia.

Cinq Etoiles has worked with the most talented photographers in the most challenging environments for clients including Hermès, Sephora, Baume & Mercier, Biotherm, Olay, PernodRicard, SNCF, Aigle and Hogan.

Continental Productions is a creative global production company based in Paris, producing all types of image content for print, film and digital platforms.

With more than 1500 projects organised in Europe and across the world in partnership with leading advertising agencies and international clients, its label ContiGroup offers a selection of worldwide offices in Paris, Barcelona, the USA, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Bangkok, Casablanca and Shanghai.

Dedicated teams with local knowledge consistently guarantee clients the best crews, locations and cost-efficient budgets.

EyeSee is a Paris-based full service production company working throughout France and worldwide across advertising, editorial, fashion and corporate industries. The company also produces moving images, essentially online brand content, following clients' needs and budget.

Whatever the request, the company's team of highly skilled producers strives to make every production a stress-free experience. Enthusiastic, efficient and cost-effective defines EyeSee's way of working, with the company offering seamless solutions tailored to each individual client.

Passionate about photography, La Moustache's highly experienced and dedicated team adapts resources to meet the needs of each individual project.

Based in Paris, the company's extended network allows clients to take advantage of numerous location opportunities throughout France. The team also has experience producing for clients in several countries around the world.

Established in Paris since 1990, Sylvie Kreiss Productions specialises in the production of advertising photos and videos, responding to all specific requirements with a network throughout Europe and Morocco adapted to clients' needs.

With subtlety and flexibility, the team can address a client's brief with the expertise of a tightly-welded crew.

Created in 1999, Octopix is a full service production company based in Paris providing experienced multilingual coordinators, friendly assistants and effective technicians to make shoots run as smoothly as possible.

The agency offers the largest location database in France and loves the challenge of finding that "impossible" location - in France and throughout the world.

Octopix also includes casting and set design services.

The agency adapts to creative and budget expectations for clients as diverse as Louis Vuitton, Microsoft and Vogue, to name just a few.

"Hello! We're La Creative Factory. Based near Paris, we provide all the fixer services you can need and imagine across the whole country, including location scouting, research, permits, location manager, drivers, crews, catering and equipment.

We are not a production company and will not be, we are here to support you and satisfy your client’s ideas. We also frequently work in most European countries such as Scotland, Norway, Germany, Italy, and Northern Ireland.

Visit our website and Facebook page for references and come to us with your requests or questions."

Lisa Tichané is a commercial and lifestyle photographer specialising in babies and children. She is known for her joyful imagery, full of belly laughter and infectious expressions. Her work is true to life, with a strong energetic and playful mood.

Based in France, Lisa is fluent in English and French and has a good understanding of Spanish. She is blissfully happy when working in multicultural environments.

Her latest work includes Stanhome’s catalogue and Sauter's new packaging. Her images can be found in multiple advertising campaigns for international brands such as Clinique, Johnson & Jonhson, SeventhGeneration, Red Castle and Thermoval.

Thomas Collin is a still life photographer who likes to take real images of light playing with objects and different materials. The purpose of this 'game' is to create an atmosphere, a special mood, and to underline the magnificence of design.

His portfolio presents a range of different pictures that are both unique and captivating.

Situated in the heart of Paris, Studio Daguerre has been an institution for almost 50 years. Always there to welcome every type of photo and video project, the studio provides an extensive package of in-house services to the very highest of standards.

This historic place of artistic creation is completely dedicated to professionals, with a team of committed enthusiasts on-hand in a friendly and reassuring atmosphere. Studio Daguerre can accommodate all clients' needs, including set requirements and prop decorations. 1000m² of available space allows clients to express themselves in any type of studio, including:

The typical Parisian apartment

The "Daylight”, an atelier/loft space

The expansive 250m² studio, Cyclorama white bubble

A studio ideal for beauty, hair, make-up and fashion

Studio Daguerre and its knowledgeable team, with 20 years of experience in executive production, can also accompany clients in any outdoor production.

Today RVZ writes a new chapter in its history by moving its headquarters to an exceptional 3750 m2 site in Ivry sur Seine, Paris. For the well-being of its clients and the team, this new improved environment will bring easier access and better working conditions. The fabulous premises will host an array of news services including a RVZ STORE, an open space for testing equipment, a workshop for the development and conception of client's ideas…

RVZ’S team of 40 professionals has 28 years of experience for all your production needs.